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BLUE HALO MONTSERRAT is a partnership between the Government of Montserrat and the Waitt Institute. Our goal is to develop and implement solutions for sustainable ocean management. 

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In February 2015, the Government of Montserrat and the Waitt Institute signed a Memorandum of Understanding that launched Blue Halo Montserrat. The goal is to foster the sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable use of ocean resources for present and future generations. Over a five-year period, we will develop and implement sustainable ocean policies and a marine spatial plan through a process that deeply engages stakeholders and is based on scientific, social, and economic data.

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FROM THE FIELD

KEY PARTNERS

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Government of Montserrat

TIMELINE

2015

2016

2017

2018

Government of Montserrat & Waitt Institute Sign a Memorandum of Understanding, officially creating Blue Halo Montserrat.

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Scientific Assessment of Montserrat's marine resources and fish stocks.

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Community consultations conducted to understand local priorities for conservation, ocean uses and zone boundaries. An analysis of Montserrat's legal is completed to understand existing laws and regulations.

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Waitt Institute provides recommendations for a Sustainable Ocean Policy, and continues to engage local communities through lectures, events, ocean camps, social media, and radio.

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The Government of Montserrat appoints 20 ocean stakeholders to the Blue Halo Montserrat steering committee, which serves as ambassadors to the community and drives the Marine Spatial Planning process.

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The steering committee identifies conservation priorities, reviews scientific data, and continues to consult with communities in order to draft a Marine Spatial Plan.​

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The legal framework is drafted to codify the Marine Spatial Plan.

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Experimental Fish Trap Program is created with Montserrat Youth & Apprenticeship Program.

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Montserrat Ocean Fund launches in partnership with Montserrat National Trust.

REPORTS & RESOURCES

SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL REPORTS

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SITE MANAGER

ROBIN RAMDEEN

As Site Manager for Montserrat and Antigua & Barbuda, she focuses on providing the Waitt Institute’s ocean management toolkit to the communities and governments and on executing program strategy. She is based on Antigua but visits Montserrat weekly.

 

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Location:
Island:
Population:
Exclusive Economic Zone:
Threats to the ocean:
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Lesser Antilles, Caribbean

102 square kilometers

4,900 people

7,188 square kilometers

Volcanic Eruption

Overfishing

Mangrove deforestation 

Climate Change

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ABOUT MONTSERRAT

FISHING FOR 

THE FUTURE

EXPERIMENTAL

FISH TRAP
PROGRAM, MONTSERRAT

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